America the Beautiful

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Your Painting TitleAmerica the Beautiful

Your NameGrant Roper

MediumAcrylic

Your ProfileBorn and raised in Virginia, graduated from the College William & Mary, commissioned 2ND lieutenant in the US Army, Field Artillery 1963 to 1971. Came out as a Capt. and began a career in the Automotive industry. First with Ford Motor Co. and then with 4 Ford dealerships, the last being Bill Smith Ford Lincoln Mercury in Southern Pines for 26 years. served as chairman of the Moore Co Relay for Life 1999-2001 and on the board of Artist League of the Sandhills 2012-2015. Began painting in 2011 at the Eye Candy Art Gallery and have continued with classes at the Artist League since that time.(Following in the footsteps of my mother). In 2013 developed an ides of trying to assist veterans in the Sandhills. Out of those thoughts has come A Stroke of Patriotism and are now entering our 3rd year of fundraising to assist those veterans who need a "Hand Up" as opposed those who are looking for a hand out.

The Story Behind Your PaintingO beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountains majesty, Above the fruited plain.